cryptectomy
[krip-tek´to-me] excision or obliteration of a
crypt.
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cryp·tec·to·my
(krip-tek'tō-mē), Excision of a tonsillar or other crypt.
[crypt + G. ektomē, excision]
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cryptectomy
(krĭp-tĕk′tə-mē)n. Surgical excision or obliteration of a crypt, especially a tonsillar crypt.
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cryp·tec·to·my
(krip-tek'tŏ-mē) Excision of a tonsillar or other crypt.
[crypt + G. ektomē, excision]
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